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Talking Back at Thunder

Talking Back at Thunder

2014
88 min NR USA
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All is good for Jacob. A plumber by trade, he has a job he enjoys, and a fiancé whom he loves. He’s the quintessential, everyday man living his…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Melanie Zanetti / Kerith Atkinson / Peter Marshall / Aaron Davison / Piéra Forde / Steven Tandy

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Talking Back at Thunder’ is a brave foray into the often-unseen battles of mental health. The film centres on Jacob, whose life is thrown into disarray by the re-emergence of childhood trauma, set against the backdrop of a…

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Liam O’Connell
Apr 22, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A powerful and necessary film, ‘Talking Back at Thunder’ succeeds in its ambitious portrayal of mental health struggles. The narrative, centred on Jacob’s confrontation with his past, is both harrowing and ultimately hopeful. The performances are uniformly strong,…

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Sophia Dubois
Apr 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Talking Back at Thunder’ offers a deeply personal dive into the psyche of an ordinary man grappling with extraordinary internal demons. The central premise, a plumber’s life unraveling due to suppressed trauma, is potent. Melanie Zanetti and Peter…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 22, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a raw and unflinching look at the impact of past trauma. 'Talking Back at Thunder' bravely tackles the crippling anxiety that can lie dormant, erupting to disrupt even the most seemingly stable lives. The Queensland setting…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Talking Back at Thunder', director Unknown crafts a poignant, if at times heavy, exploration of a man’s internal battle. Jacob, played with quiet intensity, finds his seemingly settled life in coastal Queensland shattered by resurfacing childhood trauma.…

FAQs

The plot explicitly questions whether Jacob can 'hide them from his loved ones, and continue on with...' This suggests the film will explore the damaging consequences of concealing mental health struggles. It highlights the difficulty and potential unsustainability of such an act, implying that open confrontation and support are vital for recovery and maintaining relationships.